IVC Filter Retrieval

Certain types of IVC filters are retrievable within a 3 to 8 week window after placement. Typically, these were placed for a patient who had a short term need for anticoagulation, but could not be medically anti coagulated. For example, a trauma patient with a head bleed and a long bone fracture going to the OR with orthopedics. The procedure is very similar to IVC filter placement.

Procedure

Access the venous system via a jugular approach. Filters can only be retrieved via the jugular vein.